Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-09-03

cumberland Valley, To he held at
Mont Alto Park next Thursday, the
Sth. The exercises will consist of
"reminiscences, responses to senti-
ment; and vocal and instrumental
music. A train leaves the G. Y. De-
pot here at T;25 a. m, and leaves
Mont Alto at 6:i5 p. m, on return
trip. Fare, so cents.
The reputation the firm of Thomp-
son 4 Tabler has won of carrying
the latest styles and exclusive de-
signs in ready made clothing, is well
mefited. James f. Thompson, of
the firm, leaves Monday for the East
ern cities, to buy their fall stock
which We predict will surpass those
of previous seasons.
EXHIBITION AT MoLER's GROVE
We are just in receipt OF an invita-
ton from the Farmers Stock and
Agricultural Society of Jefferson
county to attend it's fourth annual
free exhibition, held at Moler's
Grove on the 7th and Sth Of Septem-
Der next. Many prominent speakers
have been invited and are expected
to be present, among whom are Hon.
Johnson N. Camden, Hon. Il. Boyd
Faulkner, Hon. William L.. Wilson,
and Hon. William III. Travers. Judg-
ing from the interest manifested by
the whole county of Jefferson in this
exhibition, visitors may look for
ward to no small degree Of both prof
it and pleasure. Let our people turn
out, and, if no better way presents
itself, encourage our Jefferson
friends by their presence at least.
WORTH REcodNIzED.-In the APP
pointment of Mr.. John M. Marstel
Ter as Master Mechanic at this place
uice VIM. Edwards, resigned, the b.
e. 0. authorities have recognized the
worth and ability of one of their most
faithful men. Mr.. Marsteller has
not only the intelligence and discip
line at his command, necessary to
control the hundreds OF workers I'M
der his supervision, but he is prac-
teal, thorough mechanic. There
was considerable expectation and
brag among certain small fry bosses
in the shops that they would proba-
bly, carry off the appointment.
Friend M. was passively unconcern
ed. But when the time came for ac-
ton. circular order No. 3, signed by
A. j. Cromwell. Supt. of Motive
Power. and approved by w. nj.
Clements, Manager, told he was the
man for the place. We congratulate
Mr.. M, and hope his asso Citations
may be pleasant, and his career as
master machinist, one of credit to
himself and the company alike.
SEPTEMBER. TO stroll through the
country these fine September days, is a
rare treat-whether it be along the
winding Opequon, through the woods,
| or in the shadows of the mountains.
The change in the appearance of the
country tells us plainly that the youth
| of the year is gone, and that even its
full maturity and strength are passing
away. The fields lately covered with
wavy corn, or enlvened by the busy la
bors of those engaged in its gathering,
are now deserted and bare and the hdr-
uest moon las the planet is at this sea-
son called on account of its bright and
heightened radance) sheds its beams on
the land. The meadows, Invested long
since Of their crop of grass, are still
fresh and beautiful. The hedges have
lost nearly all their beauty. The for
ests are gloomy. There is an awful
grandeur in their dark recesses, a sub
Unity about their lofty canopies and
messy pillars, and an impressive still.
ness Throughout their seemingly i'm
measurable extent, which deeply affects
and solemnizes the mind. There is not
yet much of autumn coloring in the
foliage; few bright patches on the
elm and beech contrast with the hues
OF firs and oaks, AMI show us that the
varied colors of the season are in pre-
paration. The songs of birds are sub
dued. Some of them are leaving for
mere congenial climes The destruc-
tion of animal life is immense, and
squirrels, rabbits. ETC., supply our ia
bles- Ripe fruits embelIsh the or
chards. The showery gossamers fill the
air, covering trees and plants with a
beautiful transparent veil. The snake,
entangles itself amidst grass and weeds,
and by friction, leaves its cast-off shin
to bescanned by the curious. A thous
and other hpanties of changing nature